Rekha
Acting
1954-10-10 · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Rekha (born Bhanurekha Ganesan; October 10, 1954) is an Indian actress who has appeared in over 180 films, primarily in Hindi cinema. After early appearances as a child artist in Telugu films and her lead debut in the Kannada film *Operation Jackpotnalli C.I.D 999* (1969), she entered Hindi cinema as the lead in *Sawan Bhadon* (1970). Her credits in the 1970s include *Ghar* (1978) and *Muqaddar Ka Sikandar* (1978). In 1980, she won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for the comedy *Khubsoorat*. She received the National Film Award for Best Actress for portraying the titular role in *Umrao Jaan* (1981). Her film credits from this period also include *Silsila* (1981), *Kalyug* (1981), *Utsav* (1984), *Ijaazat* (1987), and *Khoon Bhari Maang* (1988), for which she won her second Filmfare Award for Best Actress. In later years, she appeared in titles including *Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi* (1996), *Aastha: In the Prison of Spring* (1997), *Zubeidaa* (2001), *Lajja* (2001), *Koi... Mil Gaya* (2003), and *Krrish* (2006).
Filmography
The Great Indian Kapil Show
2024 · Series
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
2018 · Movie
Rising Star
2017 · Series
Shamitabh
2015 · Movie
Super Nani
2014 · Movie
Comedy Nights with Kapil
2013 · Series
Sadiyaan: Boundaries Divide... Love Unites
2010 · Movie
Om Shanti Om
2007 · Movie
Krrish
2006 · Movie
Kudiyon Ka hai Zamaana
2006 · Movie
Parineeta
2005 · Movie
Bachke Rehna Re Baba
2005 · Movie
Koi... Mil Gaya
2003 · Movie
Bhoot
2003 · Movie
Dil Hai Tumhaara
2002 · Movie
Lajja
2001 · Movie
Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao
2001 · Movie
Zubeidaa
2001 · Movie
Bulandi
2000 · Movie
Mother
1999 · Movie
Qila
1998 · Movie
Udaan
1997 · Movie
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
1997 · Movie
Aastha: In the Prison of Spring
1997 · Movie
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
1996 · Movie
Aurat Aurat Aurat
1996 · Movie
Nishana
1995 · Movie
Ab Insaf Hoga
1995 · Movie
Madam X
1994 · Movie
Geetanjali
1993 · Movie
Waqt Ka Badshah
1992 · Movie
Insaaf Ki Devi
1992 · Movie
Phool Bane Angaray
1991 · Movie
Sheshnaag
1990 · Movie
Azaad Desh Ke Gulam
1990 · Movie
Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
1990 · Movie
Bahurani
1989 · Movie
Bhrashtachar
1989 · Movie
Ladaai
1989 · Movie
Souten Ki Beti
1989 · Movie
Clerk
1989 · Movie
Kasam Suhag Ki
1989 · Movie
Khoon Bhari Maang
1988 · Movie
Biwi Ho To Aisi
1988 · Movie
Soorma Bhopali
1988 · Movie
Ek Naya Rishta
1988 · Movie
Akarshan
1988 · Movie
Ijaazat
1987 · Movie
Jaan Hatheli Pe
1987 · Movie
Pyar Ki Jeet
1987 · Movie
Sansar
1987 · Movie
Apne Apne
1987 · Movie
Khazana
1987 · Movie
Living Legend - Raj Kapoor
1986 · Movie
Insaaf Ki Awaaz
1986 · Movie
Janbaaz
1986 · Movie
Locket
1986 · Movie
Sadaa Suhagan
1986 · Movie
Jaal
1986 · Movie
Musafir
1986 · Movie
Jhoothi
1985 · Movie
Faasle
1985 · Movie
Ram Tere Kitne Nam
1985 · Movie
Jhutha Sach
1984 · Movie
Utsav
1984 · Movie
Zameen Aasmaan
1984 · Movie
Asha Jyoti
1984 · Movie
Baazi
1984 · Movie
Maati Maangey Khoon
1984 · Movie
Agar Tum Na Hote
1983 · Movie
Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye
1983 · Movie
Prem Tapasya
1983 · Movie
Nishaan
1983 · Movie
Raaste Pyar Ke
1982 · Movie
Deedar-E-Yaar
1982 · Movie
Ghazab
1982 · Movie
Apna Bana Lo
1982 · Movie
Vijeta
1982 · Movie
Jeevan Dhaara
1982 · Movie
Ek Hi Bhool
1981 · Movie
Ghungroo Ki Awaaz
1981 · Movie
Silsila
1981 · Movie
Daasi
1981 · Movie
Chashme Buddoor
1981 · Movie
Khoon Aur Paani
1981 · Movie
Mangalsutra
1981 · Movie
Umrao Jaan
1981 · Movie
Chehre Pe Chehra
1981 · Movie
Kalyug
1981 · Movie
Todu Dongalu
1981 · Movie
Baseraa
1981 · Movie
Saajan Ki Saheli
1980 · Movie
Maang Bharo Sajana
1980 · Movie
Judaai
1980 · Movie
Aanchal
1980 · Movie
Neeyat
1980 · Movie
Jal Mahal
1980 · Movie
Ram Balram
1980 · Movie
Fatakadi
1980 · Movie
Khubsoorat
1980 · Movie
Kali Ghata
1980 · Movie
Ahinsa
1979 · Movie
Suhaag
1979 · Movie
Mr. Natwarlal
1979 · Movie
Jaani Dushman
1979 · Movie
Kartavya
1979 · Movie
Gol Maal
1979 · Movie
Prem Bandhan
1979 · Movie
Do Shikaari
1979 · Movie
Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
1978 · Movie
Do Musafir
1978 · Movie
Rahu Ketu
1978 · Movie
Muqaddar
1978 · Movie
Bhola Bhala
1978 · Movie
Kasme Vaade
1978 · Movie
Ganga Ki Saugand
1978 · Movie
Ghar
1978 · Movie
Summer Rain
1978 · Movie
Karmayogi
1978 · Movie
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
1977 · Movie
Farishta Ya Qatil
1977 · Movie
Chakkar Pe Chakkar
1977 · Movie
For Your Sake
1977 · Movie
Alaap
1977 · Movie
Khoon Pasina
1977 · Movie
Immaan Dharam
1977 · Movie
Ram Bharose
1977 · Movie
Saal Solvan Chadya
1977 · Movie
Dildaar
1977 · Movie
Kacha Chor
1977 · Movie
Kabeela
1976 · Movie
Do Anjaane
1976 · Movie
Nagin
1976 · Movie
Aaj Ka Mahatma
1976 · Movie
Dharam Karam
1975 · Movie
Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja
1975 · Movie
Zorro
1975 · Movie
Dharmatma
1975 · Movie
Aakraman
1975 · Movie
Woh Main Nahin
1974 · Movie
Hawas
1974 · Movie
Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye
1973 · Movie
Kahani Kismat Ki
1973 · Movie
Namak Haraam
1973 · Movie
Anokhi Ada
1973 · Movie
Khoon Khoon
1973 · Movie
Keemat
1973 · Movie
Double Cross
1973 · Movie
Gora Aur Kala
1972 · Movie
Sazaa
1972 · Movie
Raampur Ka Lakshman
1972 · Movie
Ek Bechara
1972 · Movie
Do Yaar
1972 · Movie
Zameen Aasmaan
1972 · Movie
Elaan
1971 · Movie
Haseenon Ka Devata
1971 · Movie
Sawan Bhadon
1970 · Movie
Operation Jackpotnalli C.I.D 999
1969 · Movie
Intiguttu
1958 · Movie
Krrish 4
Movie